WESTMINCOM: DI-MG member yields in Lanao del Sur

Posted to the Western Mindanao Command (WESTMINCOM) Facebook Page (Oct 29, 2020): DI-MG member yields in Lanao del Sur

Camp Navarro, Calarian, Zamboanga City- October 29, 2020

Based on the report submitted by the JTF ZamPeLan to WestMinCom Commander Lt. Gen. Corleto Vinluan, Jr., a member of the Dawlah Islamiya-Maute Group submitted himself to the troops of the 82nd Infantry Battalion at 10 a.m. on October 29, 2020.

“Samad Macaampon Ali, a.k.a. Abu Samad, 40 years old, and a resident of Barangay Gacap, Piagapo, Lanao del Sur was received by Lt. Col. Raman Altre, the Commanding Officer of the 82IB at the Tactical Command Post located on the same barangay,” Lt. Gen. Vinluan, Jr. said.

Lt. Gen. Vinluan, Jr. further stated that the said personality handed over his M79 grenade launcher.

“Accordingly, Samad decided to come out after being on lie-low status since he left the group sometime in 2017 because he wants to be with his family, live a peaceful life, and be a productive citizen of this country,” Lt. Gen. Vinluan, Jr. added.

“Rest assured that we will provide all sorts of assistance as he reintegrates into the mainstream society,” Lt. Gen. Vinluan, Jr. ensured.

Samad was a known DI-MG member under a.k.a. Abu Sierra, a sub-leader of the Omar Maute Group.

“Through the implementation of our Community Support Programs, we gained the trust and support of the people including the relatives of the DI-MG remnants,” said Col. Jose Maria Cuerpo, the Commander of the 103rd Infantry Brigade.

“Samad revealed that one of the factors that convinced him to surrender is his family. They are made aware that the government assists all those who lay down their arms and return to the fold of the law,” Col. Cuerpo added.

The surrendered personality was brought to the 82IB headquarters in Barangay Pawak, Saguiaran, the same province for custodial debriefing and proper disposition.

“This success is a result of the combined efforts of the 82IB troopers, the intelligence operatives, the local government units, and the people of Lanao del Sur,” said Maj. Gen. Generoso Ponio, JTF ZamPeLan Commander.

“I also encourage the others who are still hiding to just submit themselves to the government forces and avail of the programs of the government,” Maj. Gen. Ponio added.

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